The wilted and browned leaves can be attributed, of course, to the heat generated by Eliza's disapproval. It's actually surprising that the small green tomato on the left of the picture did not explode. Perhaps if this picture had been taken a few seconds later, it would have shown the tomato plant on fire!

To ease Laura's concern: Eliza has no interest in the tomato plant other than its ability to shade her from the sun while she plays outside... seeing as she disapproves of my awning or maybe its just that I sit under the awning.